Oregonians Impacted by COVID-19 Could Be Eligible for $500 Payment
Oregonians facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now able to apply for a one-time payment of $500.
To be eligible, a person...
Aug. 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's 16 new cases reported today bring the county's total thus far to 2,341.
There...
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Taking Place Aug. 22 in Hermiston
The Hermiston center of the Oregon Child Development Coalition is hosting a free community COVID-19 testing event on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m....
ODFW Delays Potential Changes to Archery Elk Season Until 2022
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will delay until 2022 any proposed changes to archery elk season that would move Eastern Oregon seasons...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
This past weekend was a relatively quiet one for the Hermiston Police Department. Here’s a rundown of the cases from night shift Friday through...
Aug. 18: New Coronavirus Cases Down to Just 9 in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health today reported just nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
That is the lowest number of new confirmed cases reported by the county...
Hermiston School District to Offer Child Care Service for Community
In planning for school this fall and Comprehensive Distance Learning, Hermiston School District (HSD) is working to address the need for child care across...
SBA Issues Warning Regarding Email Scams Targeting Loan Applicants
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is cautioning the public regarding scam emails targeting applicants of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. The scammers are...
Aug. 17: Health Officials Report 64 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 64 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The 64 new cases reported today by Umatilla County Health officials brings the county's...
Hermiston School District Breaks Down Typical Day for New Year
The Hermiston School District recently shared a student day snapshot for kindergarten through 12th-grade students in a comprehensive distance learning instructional model.
The schedule is...
Annual West Wind Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 29-30 in Boardman
The SAGE Center in Boardman is seeking golfers for the 49th annual West Wind Golf Tournament, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30 at...
Bank of E. Oregon, Fans Team Up to Support Local High Schools
Bank of Eastern Oregon is teaming up with fans in the area to support local high schools.
By using the Bank of Eastern Oregon mascot...
Aug. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 19 new confirmed cases.
The 19 new cases reported today by Umatilla County Health officials brings the county's total thus...
Fish for Free in Oregon This Weekend
Everyone can fish for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16.
No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia...
Public’s Assistance Requested to Solve Poaching Crime in E. Oregon
A single mule deer doe was shot and left to waste in a farmer’s field near Smith Lake in Baker County on the evening...
Aug. 13: Umatilla County Reports 1 New Death, 28 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported one new death from coronavirus and 28 new confirmed cases.
Umatilla County’s 33rd COVID-19 death is an 85-year-old male who...
Hermiston Downtown District Holding Annual Sidewalk Sale Today
The Hermiston Downtown District invites everyone to come check out the many deals happening today at the annual Sidewalk Sale.
The event kicked off at...
Hermiston District Outlines Comprehensive Distance Learning
After announcing its intent to launch a Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) model for all students this fall, Hermiston School District administrators took the last...
Early-Morning Hermiston Fire Damages 2 Homes, 4 Vehicles
Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a Tuesday morning fire that damaged two houses and four vehicles in Hermiston.
The call came in at 4:59...
Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Limits Appointments to 2 Days a Week
In order to help limit the possible spread of coronavirus, the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is booking appointments for concealed handgun licenses, fingerprints and...
